Innovative working on the Thames Tideway Tunnel
...New ways of working Government consent for the development was originally granted in September 2014. However a number of individual elements of its construction are covered by the MMO’s marine...
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Setting London alight
...Line cable car crossing, repairs to a wall at the Tower of London and installation of an Antony Gormley statue, Another Time, on the bank of the River Thames near...
Blueprint for more streamlined regulation in the Thames
...the River Thames for navigation, hydrodynamics, promoting the use of the river and for licensing works and dredging. Some of these responsibilities duplicate those of the MMO. However we've now...
Understanding underwater noise
As human activities in the marine area increase so does underwater noise. Understanding and mitigating the impact of this is an important part of the sustainable development of our seas and protecting the marine environment for future generations.
Underwater bomb disposal
...use in construction, dredging for navigation and more unusually unexploded war remnants. Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) are devices, such as bombs, which may still pose a risk of detonation. In March...
Inspiring civil engineers of the future
Matthew Kinmond, Marine Licensing Manager for aggregate dredging at the MMO, provides an insight into marine licensing and encouraging students to consider a career in marine development and dredging. At...
How can dredged materials be used in the South plan areas?
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Susan Kidd, The Crown Estate and Amy Wardlaw, MMO, Posted on:
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marine licensing, marine planning
...create demand for material from capital dredging, as well as an apparent appetite for progress amongst industry and regulators. We feel well placed to play our part in increasing the...
Dorset aquatic artwork installed
A project which saw the installation of a new reef and art project off the Dorset coast in early August is an unusual example of the MMO's marine licensing remit.
Wave energy trial gets green light
...have certain powers under section 36 of the Electricity Act 1989 to consent electricity generation from these renewable energy installations. One such application we’ve recently approved was from Seatricity Ltd....
The Wildlife Trusts discuss management of our seas
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Eleanor Stone, Wildlife Trusts and Amy Wardlaw, MMO, Posted on:
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marine licensing, marine planning
Eleanor Stone, Marine Planning Officer for the Wildlife Trusts, discusses her recent visit to the MMO's offices in Newcastle. The Wildlife Trusts is the largest UK voluntary organisation dedicated to...